Ideal Age of Spay/Neuter
As with any surgical procedure, there are advantages and disadvantages to any spay/neuter procedure, regardless of the age of the animal. However, the risk of complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter.
Ideal Age for Spay/Neuter in Cats Webinar
The debate over when to recommend sterilization in pet dogs and cats has been under increased scrutiny over the past 5-10 years. With some veterinary professionals promoting pediatric spay/neuter and others recommending waiting or foregoing sterilization altogether for some breeds, how should we base our decisions and recommendations? This case-based discussion covers the critical evaluation of recent studies on the ideal age for spaying and neutering dogs and cats, specific variables that impact timing considerations, and comparisons of some of the risks and benefits of early spay/neuter surgery.
Feline Fix By Five
The American Veterinary Medical Association has endorsed spay/neuter for cats by the age of five months, recognizing that pregnancy can occur by that age and there are no adverse effects to early-age sterilization. Early spay/neuter will significantly reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, in turn reducing relinquishment of kittens to animal shelters and the burden on shelter resources and staff, and increasing the number of lives saved.
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